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    Pupila (en. Pupil)

    /puˈpila/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Opening of the eye that controls the amount of light that enters.
    The pupil dilates in darkness to allow more light to enter.
    La pupila se dilata en la oscuridad para permitir que entre más luz.
    Part of the eye that is observed when looking directly at someone.
    Her pupils were a very light color.
    Sus pupilas eran de un color muy claro.
    In anatomy, it refers to the opening in the middle of the iris.
    The doctor examined the pupil to check ocular health.
    El médico examinó la pupila para verificar la salud ocular.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pupilla', a diminutive of 'pupa', which means 'doll' or 'little face'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hit the mark
    To hit something, like when someone looks someone directly in the eyes.
    dar en el blanco
    to not see beyond the pupil
    To not understand something beyond the obvious.
    no ver más allá de la pupila

    Related Words

    iris
    The colored part of the eye that surrounds the pupil.
    iris
    eye
    Organ of sight that contains the pupil.
    ojo
    sight
    Sense that allows perception of the environment through the eyes.
    vista

    Slang Meanings

    Metaphorical use of the pupil as a symbol of attention or focus.
    She always has everyone under her pupil.
    Ella siempre tiene a todos bajo la pupila.
    It is used to refer to someone who is very observed or the center of attention.
    You are the pupil of the party.
    Eres la pupila de la fiesta.